Harte Hanks Announces Go‑Shop Period Expiration in Star Merger

What Happened

• Harte Hanks, Inc. filed an 8‑K and issued a press release dated September 15, 2026 announcing the expiration of the “Go‑Shop Period” under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 14, 2026 among Harte Hanks, Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (“Star”) and Merger Sub - R, Inc.
• The company said it received “Acquisition Proposals” during the Go‑Shop Period, provided Star with an Exempted Party designation notice under Section 5.3(a) of the merger agreement, and the Harte Hanks Board of Directors reaffirmed its Company Board Recommendation in favor of the Star Merger Agreement.

Key Details

• Press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K (dated Sept 15, 2026).
• Agreement date: August 14, 2026; Go‑Shop Period has now expired.
• Star intends to file a registration statement on Form S‑4 to register shares of 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to be issued to Harte Hanks stockholders in the transaction.
• After the registration statement is declared effective, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to Harte Hanks shareholders; investors are urged to read those materials when filed.

Why It Matters

• The filing shows the merger process is moving forward and that competing acquisition proposals were received during the go‑shop window, a sign the transaction drew third‑party interest.
• The proposed consideration to Harte Hanks stockholders will include Star’s 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, and material terms, risks and voting information will be disclosed in the Form S‑4/proxy statement — key documents for shareholder decisions.
• Retail investors should review the forthcoming Form S‑4 and proxy statement/prospectus (available at SEC.gov and Harte Hanks’ investor site) before making any voting or investment decisions.